Mpox in the United States Fast Facts

Mpox in the United States Fast Facts

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at mpox, formerly known as monkeypox, in the United States. Mpox is a viral disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus. In 2022, an outbreak was declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). The virus originated in Africa and is the cousin of the smallpox virus Facts In November 2022, WHO announced that “mpox” is now the preferred name fo…